When driving RPM's are running consistently higher than normal

THOMPSON249

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1998 FORD TAURUS
3.0L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
211,000 MILES

While driving the rpm's are running consistently higher than normal, 3,000 at 60 mph (factory should be 2,200) they do not fluctuate just running high, it is consistent with steady speed increases (not flooring it) they are running steadily higher through speed changes (it idles normal). Did have a local mechanic say to have the transmission solenoid checked. Just trying all possibilities.

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning,

It does sounds like the transmission is not working correctly.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Is the check engine light on? if it is, it will help lead to the reason you have this issue.

Is the overdrive light flashing or on? that would indicate an issue with the torque converter operation.

When was the last time you had the fluid/filter changed in the transmission?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Roy

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Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 AT 8:23 AM

THOMPSON249

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The check engine light is not on. The overdrive light has not been on. Have not had any trouble with indicator lights while having this issue. The transmission fluid and filter was changed at 190,000 miles.

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Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 AT 3:19 PM

THOMPSON249

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Do not know if this also would be a concern, but I did only put about 1,000 miles on it (just enough to keep it running) for two years and up until that I was not having any issue, now I am driving it daily.

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Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM

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